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Considering what has transpired, I have ordered officials to initiate an inquiry and ascertain how and why an elephant in such poor health was used in the perehara (pageant) and to take necessary action against those responsible, wildlife minister John Amaratunga said. (Photo: Facebook | @SaveElephantFoundation)

Sri Lanka: 70-year-old elephant whose photos sparked outrage dies

The animal was withdrawn from the finale of the annual pageant in Kandy after a social media firestorm erupted against...

25 Sept 2019 2:51 PM IST

Warsaw zoos two female elephants, Fredzia, right, and Buba, are shown in their enclosure in Warsaw, Poland, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. Scientists at Warsaws zoo have been taking blood, saliva and other samples from the zoos three elephants in recent days in preparations to test whether giving them hemp oil can reduce their stress.(AP)

Warsaw zoo tests effect of hemp oil on elephants' stress

Zoo veterinarian says hemp oil, also known as CBD, or cannabidiol oil, has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress in...

29 Aug 2020 10:20 AM IST

Industrial strength belts, capable of handling loads of more than 5 tonnes, are being used on the legs of elephants. (Image sourced)

Now, painless restraints for captive tuskers

A wildlife vet from Maharashtra designs chain and pain free restraints for elephants

17 May 2021 9:25 AM IST

Elephant expert Bibhuti Lahkar termed the incident shocking. (Photo: PTI)

18 elephants killed in lightning strikes in Assam's Nagaon

Villagers living near the hill claimed that the herd of the wild elephants was screaming unnaturally throughout the...

13 May 2021 11:16 PM IST

The Happy singer arrived on his maiden visit to India last week to celebrate a Holi event hosted by Padmaavat star Ranveer Singh. (Photo: Instagram/nv_dxb)

Pharrell Williams visits elephant conservation centre in India

The centre was established in 2010, and provides critical medical treatment and lifetime care to the elephants.

6 March 2018 9:02 PM IST

Bangeras tweet was shared by celebrities Sunny Leone, Harshvardhan Rane, Pooja Bhatt, Kartik Murali and Atul Kasbekar. (Twitter Screengrab/ Sachin Bangera)

Anushka Sharma, Esha Gupta, horrified by Jaipur elephant beating

Bollywood stars take to Twitter to bring attention to the plight of elephant 'Number 44'.

19 March 2018 9:04 AM IST

Its also reported that approximately nine per cent of all TB transmission is from non-human animals to humans and the percentage is even higher among children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stop spread of TB from infected elephants to humans in Amber fort:...

Group says Modi's TB-Free India by 2025 can't be achieved without dealing with TB-infected elephants near Jaipur.

18 Jun 2018 3:02 PM IST

The notice comes fresh at the heels of the latest report after inspections authorised by the governments Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI). (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

PETA India sends legal notice to Rajasthan government over elephant...

The animal welfare group has warned of legal action if rides are not stopped.

2 Jun 2018 4:26 PM IST

Shankaran closer to extradition

Shankaran closer to extradition

A London court has rejected the appeal of Mr Ravi Shankaran, a key accused in the naval war room leak case, against his...

29 March 2013 12:21 AM IST

Complaint against Digvijay over Raghavji tweet

Complaint against Digvijay over Raghavji tweet

A local lawyer has filed a police complaint against senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh over a controversial tweet...

20 July 2013 4:43 PM IST

Akalis to contest for Assembly

Akalis to contest for Assembly

Shiromani Akali Dal would field its candidates for the ensuing Vidhan Sabha elections in Delhi and they would fight...

20 July 2013 4:06 AM IST

Lioness emerges from a bush along with her cub. (Photo: Nirmalya Banerjee)

Porini Cheetah Camp: Walk with the big cats in Masai Mara, with an...

Private conservancies in Kenya, though costly, offer a more authentic experience for wildlife enthusiasts.

21 Aug 2017 11:24 AM IST